The day begins at 1 p.m. on the University of Delaware Green with a memorial ceremony that includes drills, the presentation of flags, and patriotic music to honor those that have lost their lives in service to the country.

Immediately following the ceremony on The Green, there will be a silent march on Delaware Avenue.

The 79th parade will begin at Chapel Street with marching units representing all branches of the service, veterans organizations, schools, and community organizations parading down Main Street. A helicopter flyover will signal the start of the parade.

There will be free parking in municipal parking lots and UD’s Pearson Hall parking lot until 4 p.m.

The Trabant University Center parking garage will be charging a special event rate with a maximum of $5 for the day.

All parking regulations are in effect and lots not mentioned will have regular fees in effect.

Detours announced

The following roads will have detours and closures in effect beginning at noon and continuing until 3:30 p.m.:

South College Avenue (Park Place to Main Street)

Delaware Avenue (South Main Street to Academy Street)

The following roads will have detours and closures in effect beginning at 1:30 p.m. and continuing until approximately 3 p.m.: